A deliberation on Namabhasa Namabhasa vicara Glory to Gadai-Gauranga and the life of Jahnava Devi! Glory to Sita’s husband! Glory to Srivasa and all devotees! Mahaprabhu extended His lotus hand and then raised Hari Dasa. He … Read More
The instruction of the Lord Prabhura ajna Listen to Hari Dasa! When this lila of Mine is no longer visible[1], evil people will create darkness in the world. At that time, these supreme instructions of yours … Read More
Perfection is achieved through the Name Nama-dvara siddhi-labha One’s service to Radha-Krishna is never disturbed again, and he is absorbed in the highest ujjvala-rasa. One is in a constant state of divine madness. The Name is … Read More
The five types of remembrance Panca-vidha smarana The five types of remembrance are: smarana (remembrance), dharana (steady remembrance), dhyana (meditation), anusmriti (constant remembrance) and samadhi (total absorption). The moment when the stage of Bhava arises Bhavapana … Read More
The Smarana-dasa stage: the difference between Vaidha and Raganuga Bhava. The need for the latter Smarana-dasa; tahate vaidha o raganugata bhavera bheda. Sesatirai prayojana There are two types of smarana: vaidha and raganuga. Meditation at the … Read More
The Jivas of Kali-yuga who have firm faith in the Holy Name have the right to chant it Kali-jivera name niskapata visvasa haile-i name adhikara haila There are considerations when offering charity, when performing yajnas, when … Read More
A Consideration of Impediments in Bhajana Bhajane pratibandhaka vicara Observing one’s perfect ekadasa-bhava, one should meditate on one’s bhava with sincere determination. Engaged in this smarana, there is an important consideration: one should always meditate on … Read More
The initial stage of Sravana-Dasa Prathama sravana-dasa That Mahajana, Sri Gurudeva, who is on this path of bhava, is superior to oneself and is overwhelmed by pure divine feelings[1]. By hearing bhava-tattva[2] from his divine mouth, … Read More
When the Anarthas are destroyed and Namabhasa is rejected, the divine Name manifests Anartha yata nasta haya tata-i namabhasatva dura haya o cinmaya nama prakasa paya Going beyond namabhasa, one gets Suddha-nama. This occurs when the … Read More
The abandonment of the subtle body and the attainment of Vastu-Siddhi Linga-bhange vastu-siddhi At this point, a sadhana-bhajana is close to perfection. Then, by Your mercy, the subtle body is put aside, and vastu-siddhi is achieved[1]. … Read More
The oneness of the Name, form and qualities Nama-rupa-gunera ekata In a few days, the Name, form and qualities become one, and when the Name is chanted these three manifest at all times. Worship through meditation … Read More
The fault of interruption or separation Vyavahita va vyavadhane dose janme However, vyavahita[1] is an offense. This prevents the awarding of prema. To consider the Name and the Named to be different is a vyavahita. If … Read More
Anubhava is derived from Vibhava Vibhava haite anubhava When vibhava is fully experienced, anubhava arises. These are all transformations of prema, which are made up of suddha-prema. Rasa arises from Sthayi-bhava when activities in Vibhava are … Read More
The nature of Bhakti Bhakti-svarupa When the Name manifests Its mercy to the Jiva, svarupa-sakti combines with the essence of samvit-sakti and takes the form of bhakti. The effects of Bhakti Bhakti-kriya The svarupa-sakti appears and … Read More
Rasa is the nature of Nama Rasa nama-svarupa The Name is akhanda-rasa[1] and it is the budding flower which blooms, disseminating itself throughout the universe in the form of Names, such as Krishna and others[2]. Rasa … Read More
Cit-sakti reveals the supreme substance Cic-chakti-dvara vastu-prakasa Cit-sakti reveals the Name, dhama, activities and forms of the Supreme substance. Krishna is parama-vastu[1] and His body color is dark. Goloka and others are Krishna dhamas where He … Read More
Those who are against Krishna Krishna-bahirmukha Both the karmis and the jnanis turned their faces away from Krishna. They do not appreciate the pleasure one gets from serving Him. The sukritis of those who favor Bhakti … Read More
Equating the Holy Name with other auspicious activities Anya subha-karmera sahita namake tulya-jnana One cannot equate pious activities, such as taking vows, penances, renunciations, yajnas and all other auspicious actions with the Holy Name. Glories, glories … Read More
The Method of Bhajana Bhajana-pranali Glory to Gadai-Gauranga! Glory to Nityananda! Glory to the Lord of Sita and the devotees of Gaura. Glories, glories, to the fortunate Mahajanas who renounce everything for the bhajana of Hari-nama. … Read More
